Attention Xiaomi fans: as soon as they sell a phone in North America that's optimized for US networks I'll be able to test it. Until then, I'm afraid I'll have to leave that brand to other reviewers.
honestly a lot of people are throwing away their money on these 800-1000 buck smart phones. The 400 bucks phones offer 90% of those expensive phones saving you quite some money
The thing is, people see Samsung and Apple phones as status products. Like, they see you holding a phone with an apple on the back and they immediately think you are a well-off person or some shit like that.
Just talking about looks alone, the Moto X4 looks gorgeous from the back. I still prefer the old wood-backed Moto X of old, but it's still quite the looker amongst the three ^^ Granted if we're including the honorable mentions, I'd consider the Essential Phone too! Again, these are just based on looks alone, I think Moto and Essential did a good job at making their phones attractive ^_^
I'd like it if Motorola made the X4 a more rugged device. (Similar to the S8 Active with lesser end specs) I'd happily buy one if it weren't a glass sandwich.
Its worth checking out what Chinese manufacturers have to offer. Lots of great stuff at incredible low price. Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus, Meizu, LeEco, Elephone etc
Hrishikesh Pawar Im not saying he should review those or whatever, im just informing people that there is a lot more great stuff to choose from. Especially when you dont need US bands coverage
Pretty much all phones are made in China now. Where do you think iPhone is manufactured? But, yeah, lots more quality options with low prices in other brands. Tho many of his subscribers prolly want local customer service and also see branding as most important.
The Sapien Agreed good brand nonrecognition can go a long way in instilling trust in people when they spend a good bit of their money on something, and if something goes wrong you are more likely to get help in getting it fixed. For example I had a US launch week version for the Motorola Moto G2 that had a bad charge circuit causing the phone to be stuck in a bootloop without a hard power off, and after about an hour or so on the phone, and online with Motorola customer service then after getting a shipping label and envelop 2 days later I was able to send my phone off via Fedex and have them cross ship me a new phone within the week, and my $100 security deposit was refunded 24 hrs later after they received my old phone. I could be wrong, but that's not something I think one of the smaller homegrown Chinese brands would have done.
I traded in my LG V20 for a moto x4. I'm overall happy about it. I like the smaller form factor and the phone looks much better. The camera on the moto x4 was better than I expected. The battery life has been really great. No charging during the day anymore like I had to with my V20. But the real seller for me on the moto x4 over other unlocked phones was the fact that it works on Verizon. HD voice and all.
Looks like the Moto X4 is the better one. Design aesthetics of the honor look outdated and X4's camera does fine enough in comparison to the 7X. And btw I bought my Moto G5 Plus thanks to your review and never been happier. Keep up the great work, Michael :)
I haven't been very excited about 2017 and 2018 phones, but I think your assessment is correct regarding these mid-range picks. Always good to see a video from you, I enjoyed your cell tower one recently.
The Moto X4 was actually my first intended smartphone of choice before I settled with the Moto Z Play around early December. It was pretty much a slightly more powerful Moto Z Play with water resistance, a dual camera, and a nicer looking glass build. Problem is I'm not digging the LCD panel and would much prefer AMOLED.
I bought a ZTE Axon 7 for 220 bucks on Swappa with original box, perfect all around, not a scratch. Faster than my HTC 10 even when it was new. SD820, 64GB + MicroSD, 4GB Ram, 5.6" Amoled, loud front firing stereo speakers with bass, headphone jack with hi powered DAC, came with ear buds, a case, and even though it's used still has its original warranty for the next 14 months (came with a two year warranty new.) with accidental damage covered in the warranty. I'm in catharsis with this phone. It's a pleasure to own.
I got a Xiaomi Redmi 4x for £100 ish, and it has blown me away. Ir blaster, FM radio, ideal 5 inch size for one handed use, 4100mah battery that really lasts, fingerprint scanner, etc.
Really appreciate you doing this review bud. Would have loved had you spent more time comparing the Moto Z2 Play with the Moto X4 and HTC U11 Life but thank you nonetheless! 😊
He's not a god. He's "just" a guy who puts a tremendous amount of effort into these videos' production to bring us awesome reviews each time - and we do enjoy them time and time again. #mrmobileforprezident
Thanks for addressing the special Moto X phones of yesterday and how the new X4 doesn't live up to the precedent they set. Coming from another admitted Moto fan, I still fantasize about what such a phone would be like.
$500 for a phone is way too much for a lot of people to spend. the most I'll ever spend on a phone is around $250 US, and Moto G5 plus 4GB/64GB version for $224 US has been fantastic.
Highlighting the highest spec of of the (3) in green while doing this comparison is why I love your channel man.. Your attention to detail is insane and I sometimes catch myself watching your vids 3+ times to be able to catch the added professional touches you add throughout..
Moto X4 is now $249 with Project Fi. You can cancel anytime and no termination fees to boot. This is also the android one version so updates come straight from Google.
Both of them are excellent devices, but there's a winner of course haha ! While the Samsung Galaxy S7 offers the best display and the Galaxy S7 Edge is at least on-par with battery life and charging, the G6 offers better specs, a better camera, is more durable, and has better software!
I don't get it, a lot of reviewers like stock Android, and no one reviews Xiaomi MI A1, from Android One program, best mid-range for up to 250$... Snapdragon 625 ,4GB Ram,64GB Rom, Dual Camera and so on...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global and Xiaomi Mi A1 are both optimized for US networks, however they do no sell directly in the US (you have to aquire them through third party retailers), so I kinda get your point.
Best budget smartphone right now is the Samsung galaxy S7. You won't find a better phone for under $250.. SD card slot, Snapdragon 820, one of the best cameras even by todays standards, IP68, great screen quality, premium build quality, wireless charging, headphone jack, etc... Name a better phone for the price
Under $200 if used. You can find a brand new one for around $250-$275 if you look hard enough.. I bought a second hand one for $199.99 including shipping around last summer and it came in 10/10 condition. No cracks, no scuffs, no scratches, no broken hardware features, no chipped paint or nothing.
I'm a huge tech fan, and I've never seen anyone doing a better job than Michael. Just don't know why there're only averagely under 200000 reviews and half a million subscribers
It's a great feature I've enjoyed on my Moto phones for years, but if you have a wallet case like myself on the G4, and my current G5 plus you have to flip the case open for it to work, because the light sensor thinks it in a pocket/bag/purse/wherever , and the feature won't work otherwise so that's something to be noted which is both good, and bad.
You may only want it for a few days, then you gonna put it aside and won't use it. It's nothing like the 5T (or any phone with an AMOLED screen and fast charge)
For all of those worried about the Sprint / T-Mobile merge, get the Moto X4 on project Fi. It's on sale for 250 dlls on project Fi activation which is cheaper than expected EDIT: Project Fi services are cheaper than expected. 20 dlls a month + 10 dlls perg GB of data
Why didn't you add galaxy A5 2017?Compared to these phone the A5 has a better amoled display ,fast charging ,good performance,great battery life and waterpoof IP68
Thanks for the great review. Out of curiosity, did you happen to have any issues connecting the Moto X4 to wifi... particularly to a mesh router system?
Thank you mentioning the Moto G5 Plus I have the 4GB/64GB version, and I've loved everything about it except the finger print reader sometimes fails to read my thumbs if they get too warm, or too cold say after my morning shower, or swim at my neighbors indoor pool, and the mic does not always pick up my voice right away for the Google Assistant, so I hope we get the Oreo update sooner rather then later. :-)
Don't know about the US but here in Germany the price of the HTC U Ultra has dropped to around 280€ish, so basically Honor 7X price range but has way, way more to offer for the price. For the 750€ that it cost in the beginning, it was hard to justify the purchase of that phone but at this price range now, it's probably the best bang for your buck.
I've been using my Essential PH1 since December 6 and since purchased the updates have been coming so fast I lost count. For $500 this phone is blazing saddles amazingly fast beautiful beast.
all of them have too many compromises. i would recommend mi note 3, one of the best camera, snapdragon 660, 6 gb of ram, 64 gb storage and only 350 usd. but of course you american love your Motorola huawei htc
Hmm if you're a student, OnePlus has a 10% off student discount. That makes the 5T $450 and their prices INCLUDE tax, at least in the U.S. Considering that the Moto X4 is $400 plus tax, it will get very close to the price of the 5T. Just a thought for any applicable students thinking of getting the Moto X4
The Android One edition might fix this, as Google controls the updates instead of Motorola. You just lose out on Alexa, Moto Key, One-button navigation, and the 4 bluetooth Audio thing.
If you're outside the US why don't you get the Xiaomi Mi A1 instead? It has way better specs for cheaper, and has Android One, and we can't get it in the US. So like, essentially you already have a better option
Michael, the Honor 7X looks the sharpest because it's actually oversharpened. Take a closer look at your backgrounds and you can see that they are way too dark and rough.
Instead of a midrange, just buy an older flagship. I just bought LG V20 for $300 last holiday and I'm sure it's way better than any of those 3 midrange phones featured in this video.
It all depends on if those older flagship phones will still be getting software updates, as a newer midrange phone is more likely to to get them from my experience.
cautare pvp Most people either don't want too bother with Rooting, or are not technically minded enough to know about rooting a phone, or how to root their phone, and experiment with different ROMS. I'm going from the prospective of the average person, which again gets lost here by a lot of people because they think because they know all about this, and that tech wise, so everyone else should too!!! Nope I've worked retail many times over the years, and you would be surprised the dumb shit people ask when asking what's the best cell for me like does it make phone calls, or is the camera going to make me look fabulous(dead serious questions I've gotten among many other stupid ones). Those people have no business of even thinking about rooting an Android phone. So yes my statement is valid. Also if you want to go from a technical users stand point of not rooting a phone is because a lot of phones don't have the custom ROMS at all, or ones that fully work bug free/glitch free.
You could also buy some 2-3 year old flagships. I got a Note 5 $250 certified refurbished, with the Nougat updates and with some tweaks runs buttery smooth and the battery lasts. I'm a minimalist when it comes to apps, though.
They still have audio whitenoise issues in the loudspeaker like in the original Z play? Whenever audio is being played, background distortion is noticeable, which lasts a few seconds after the audio stops.
Kenny Rifky Shadik I think it has to do with the design that the loudspeaker is 2-in-1 (earpiece as well), versus separate like in X-Play, which sounds awesome (but earpiece is low volume).
Great video Michael, number of good midrange phone options. I am on Verizon and I must say they are too restrictive in what phones work on their network. I have decided that when I can get the Mate 10 Pro if its not on Verizon I will switch to ATT. Don't know what their deal is but Verizon needs to offer more than Apple, Samsung and Google phones.
If bought at new, the s7 will out perform these mid rangers, but as it is nearing two years old... If you buy one used, expect the battery life to suffer.
Cheaper than that unlocked, around $400 or so. Easily beats anything here...but I think the real deal here is the 7X. At half the price of the G6(which I own, btw), it's a great deal for what you get.
Daniel P Price drops, and software updates are some of the reason people wait, plus it's January, and some people are still feeling the hit from Christmas shopping lol!
0M9H4X are you dumb? Xiaomi uses miui software... the xiaomi mi a1 is the only stock android phone released by xiaomi because of a partnership with google
ApexRL and? That's why you get the Mi A1. Or any of the other ones + Microsoft launcher, because MIUI is actually very light so adding a launcher on top is no problem
Arjun Kumar Not only it’s 500$, it is also almost impossible to get in half of Europe. And if you can finally find it somewhere, it’s at least 100$ more expensive, often even more.
For me the most important things for a smart phone is a great camera and software / security updates as soon as they're available which basically leaves me with Google pixels and iPhones to choose from.
dear michael , i am ur follower since you were in pocketnow, just want to say one thing. normally all of you top youtubers ignore budget and mid range phones all the year which in result grab us to some other channels normally indian channels which review these phones regularly. so kindly in 2018 consider budget phones for your review as most of us cannot afford high end phones and we wait for the best budget phone all the year.....and we want the review from you, as you are different from others.... regards.
Mike, loved the video as always ! Needed to know which one of these ages the best ? Yeah for this price range not a lot can be expected , but as a consumer looking for value for money , which among the phones released in 2017 have aged the best so far (granted the pixel and iPhone have been out only for less than 6 months and theS8 has been out for almost a year ...) maybe an update in the first quarter of 2018 to let us know which phone to buy if the investment is on a long term basis ?
Oooooh Michael!!! Here comes a new challenger! Nokia 6.1!! Also, is there a chance of an Essential PH-1 re-revisit? (There's speculation the Android O update has helped the phone a lot)
I was asked yesterday which phone to buy for under 400. After a quick price check online I recommended the LG G6. I am sure it will beat all the phones in this video. :)
The top 3 have changed a little (ALL my opinion) and are now the Zenfone 5, Nokia 7 Plus and Honor V10 in no particular order. All 3 are around the 350 mark and all 3 have very good specs.
Michael Always enjoy and definitely look forward to seeing more.Thanks so much for sharing.Get some rest.You have to be one of the hardest Working on TH-cam and definitely bring it.Thanks so much for sharing Deb ✌👍
I got the Moto G6 because of the unlockable bootloader and the obscene amount of bands it supports. There are only a few phones that even come close to LTE/CDMA band support. I'm using it on Sprint with the 15$ unlimited everything plan. (Unlimited Kickstart) Best phone for $235 in my opinion.
Xiaomi mi a1 is a solid budget smartphone. You should do a review on the device. Its cheap but built really well with some solid features and stock Android.
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Attention Xiaomi fans: as soon as they sell a phone in North America that's optimized for US networks I'll be able to test it. Until then, I'm afraid I'll have to leave that brand to other reviewers.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher]
Please:
Review Re-Do Lenovo Yoga Book
Xiaomi fans are about as obnoxious as they come.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] could you please review the T-Mobile Revvl And Revvl Plus
I want to buy it for a friend but I'm not sure
They are like the apple fanboys of the past.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
honestly a lot of people are throwing away their money on these 800-1000 buck smart phones. The 400 bucks phones offer 90% of those expensive phones saving you quite some money
The thing is, people see Samsung and Apple phones as status products. Like, they see you holding a phone with an apple on the back and they immediately think you are a well-off person or some shit like that.
Same analogy with cars and watches. It really just depend on whether you view a certain item as a tool or a luxury item.
Just talking about looks alone, the Moto X4 looks gorgeous from the back. I still prefer the old wood-backed Moto X of old, but it's still quite the looker amongst the three ^^ Granted if we're including the honorable mentions, I'd consider the Essential Phone too! Again, these are just based on looks alone, I think Moto and Essential did a good job at making their phones attractive ^_^
TechPassion the essential phone is a bit more expensive than the phones here
I'd like it if Motorola made the X4 a more rugged device. (Similar to the S8 Active with lesser end specs) I'd happily buy one if it weren't a glass sandwich.
The Moto X4 is definitely a looker.
Too bad it'll likely be covered up in a case as with a lot of glass phones...
D13H4RD2L1V3 True, I'd use a case simply to protect the camera (hump) and a wallet case can often be used as a video stand.
The x4 back cameras look like a pig snout and I can't get that image off of my head
The best reviewer.back at it again
Its worth checking out what Chinese manufacturers have to offer. Lots of great stuff at incredible low price. Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus, Meizu, LeEco, Elephone etc
Shad8x read the fishers comnent above
I've a letv let pro and it's blazing fast with a snapdragon 820 even now and I got it on flash sale just for 200$! Great camera battery etc
Hrishikesh Pawar Im not saying he should review those or whatever, im just informing people that there is a lot more great stuff to choose from. Especially when you dont need US bands coverage
Pretty much all phones are made in China now. Where do you think iPhone is manufactured?
But, yeah, lots more quality options with low prices in other brands. Tho many of his subscribers prolly want local customer service and also see branding as most important.
The Sapien Agreed good brand nonrecognition can go a long way in instilling trust in people when they spend a good bit of their money on something, and if something goes wrong you are more likely to get help in getting it fixed. For example I had a US launch week version for the Motorola Moto G2 that had a bad charge circuit causing the phone to be stuck in a bootloop without a hard power off, and after about an hour or so on the phone, and online with Motorola customer service then after getting a shipping label and envelop 2 days later I was able to send my phone off via Fedex and have them cross ship me a new phone within the week, and my $100 security deposit was refunded 24 hrs later after they received my old phone. I could be wrong, but that's not something I think one of the smaller homegrown Chinese brands would have done.
I traded in my LG V20 for a moto x4. I'm overall happy about it. I like the smaller form factor and the phone looks much better. The camera on the moto x4 was better than I expected. The battery life has been really great. No charging during the day anymore like I had to with my V20. But the real seller for me on the moto x4 over other unlocked phones was the fact that it works on Verizon. HD voice and all.
Looks like the Moto X4 is the better one. Design aesthetics of the honor look outdated and X4's camera does fine enough in comparison to the 7X. And btw I bought my Moto G5 Plus thanks to your review and never been happier. Keep up the great work, Michael :)
I haven't been very excited about 2017 and 2018 phones, but I think your assessment is correct regarding these mid-range picks. Always good to see a video from you, I enjoyed your cell tower one recently.
Do you think it's better to buy a 2016 flagship (e.g. Galaxy S7 edge) over a 2017 midrange (e.g. Moto X4)? The price is same.
Which is more likely to get a software update, and which has the better battery life? that's what would make my decision.
As long as it isn't used or refurbished from a unreliable retailer. It is better to buy new as it'll have a warranty.
Bobby Jay no. typing on my google pixel which i bought for 320$ off of ebay
X4
Only if you value camera. Camera is always the first cut on mid-range to save costs, so former flagships >new mid-range camera wise.
The Moto X4 was actually my first intended smartphone of choice before I settled with the Moto Z Play around early December. It was pretty much a slightly more powerful Moto Z Play with water resistance, a dual camera, and a nicer looking glass build. Problem is I'm not digging the LCD panel and would much prefer AMOLED.
No recommendation in buying used on Swappa? What's wrong with buying a used GS7, Google Pixel or a One Plus 5, 3T, 3?
I bought a ZTE Axon 7 for 220 bucks on Swappa with original box, perfect all around, not a scratch. Faster than my HTC 10 even when it was new. SD820, 64GB + MicroSD, 4GB Ram, 5.6" Amoled, loud front firing stereo speakers with bass, headphone jack with hi powered DAC, came with ear buds, a case, and even though it's used still has its original warranty for the next 14 months (came with a two year warranty new.) with accidental damage covered in the warranty. I'm in catharsis with this phone. It's a pleasure to own.
I'd rather get a flagship but more power to those who are on a budget and still need a great device. The honor 7X looks great!
I got a Xiaomi Redmi 4x for £100 ish, and it has blown me away.
Ir blaster, FM radio, ideal 5 inch size for one handed use, 4100mah battery that really lasts, fingerprint scanner, etc.
I love your vids a lot as they are very interesting and you have allowed me to learn so much about technology.
But you're only 10% genius only..
Really appreciate you doing this review bud. Would have loved had you spent more time comparing the Moto Z2 Play with the Moto X4 and HTC U11 Life but thank you nonetheless! 😊
Glad you enjoyed. Since the Z2 Play already got the full-review treatment I confined it to an honorable mention for the VZW folks.
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] May I know how the camera compares to those phones in your opinion?
You are a REVIEW GOD 🔥
No, stop it. He's not.
Luis Collazo then who is?
He's not a god. He's "just" a guy who puts a tremendous amount of effort into these videos' production to bring us awesome reviews each time - and we do enjoy them time and time again. #mrmobileforprezident
Well in TH-cam the top one is Unbox Therapy with 11M subscribers so he’s not even at mid range of that but he’s reviews are decent
Thanks for addressing the special Moto X phones of yesterday and how the new X4 doesn't live up to the precedent they set. Coming from another admitted Moto fan, I still fantasize about what such a phone would be like.
OnePlus 5 T limited sandstone edition is the best😍🔥
It's still pretty expensive at $500.
Swapnil Karmakar (no)
Lol it 500 no were near those phone
i agree with u till some extent...but 500 dollars isnt that expensive with those specs...and its worth it
$500 for a phone is way too much for a lot of people to spend. the most I'll ever spend on a phone is around $250 US, and Moto G5 plus 4GB/64GB version for $224 US has been fantastic.
This is my favorite background music for your videos. Awesome video
Highlighting the highest spec of of the (3) in green while doing this comparison is why I love your channel man.. Your attention to detail is insane and I sometimes catch myself watching your vids 3+ times to be able to catch the added professional touches you add throughout..
Moto X4 is now $249 with Project Fi. You can cancel anytime and no termination fees to boot. This is also the android one version so updates come straight from Google.
i bought s7 exynos for about 350$. I think it beats all these
F.Hamer where did you buy it
I bought it for 320$ 😁
You could do better ! Its available for less than 270 bucks
Saad Rachidi Whats better? LG G6?
Both of them are excellent devices, but there's a winner of course haha ! While the Samsung Galaxy S7 offers the best display and the Galaxy S7 Edge is at least on-par with battery life and charging, the G6 offers better specs, a better camera, is more durable, and has better software!
Samsung Galaxy a5 2017 yser here ! Been using it since day one and I'm more than happy with it
I don't get it, a lot of reviewers like stock Android, and no one reviews Xiaomi MI A1, from Android One program, best mid-range for up to 250$... Snapdragon 625 ,4GB Ram,64GB Rom, Dual Camera and so on...
The main techreviewers are from the US or Canada. There you can't buy Xiaomi phones officially. That's it :D
Confirmed. If Xiaomi sold phones in North America I'd be happy to take a look.
Due to Android One it has second best UI feel after Pixel's.
Igor Ungurean crap device
Igor Ungurean that Xiaomi is a shameless copy of the iPhone 7 Plus, design wise
This video somehow surpassed the already high bar of quality, great job!
The Xiaomi Mi A1 is a great phone too.
bbc6rgf 57 ytty5 y xy w5gt bad camera and and the bezels are too big for a big phone might as well get the Moto g6 if you want a big phone
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global and Xiaomi Mi A1 are both optimized for US networks, however they do no sell directly in the US (you have to aquire them through third party retailers), so I kinda get your point.
Best budget smartphone right now is the Samsung galaxy S7. You won't find a better phone for under $250.. SD card slot, Snapdragon 820, one of the best cameras even by todays standards, IP68, great screen quality, premium build quality, wireless charging, headphone jack, etc...
Name a better phone for the price
Artificialo Stylexd yeah under 250 if its used
Under $200 if used. You can find a brand new one for around $250-$275 if you look hard enough.. I bought a second hand one for $199.99 including shipping around last summer and it came in 10/10 condition. No cracks, no scuffs, no scratches, no broken hardware features, no chipped paint or nothing.
Artificialo Stylexd I reccomend this. As an S7 owner for almost 2 years! It has everything lol.
That's a terrible comparison since it's a used phone vs. a new phone
Artificialo Stylexd i bought a brand new galaxy s7 380€ in my country.
Gonna keep it for years its an excellent phone
I'm a huge tech fan, and I've never seen anyone doing a better job than Michael. Just don't know why there're only averagely under 200000 reviews and half a million subscribers
What about the new Nokias? They're great for their prices and aren't expensive.
The camera on Honor is absolutely amazing, shutter speed control, manual focus .. those things you can't get on regular galaxy phones
mi a1 is also a good option in this range i guess..
Great video! Nice job not making funny faces when you demonstrated the X4's more dramatic shortcuts. King.
Chop chop to flashlight needs to be on every phone
It's a great feature I've enjoyed on my Moto phones for years, but if you have a wallet case like myself on the G4, and my current G5 plus you have to flip the case open for it to work, because the light sensor thinks it in a pocket/bag/purse/wherever , and the feature won't work otherwise so that's something to be noted which is both good, and bad.
The fact the Moto X let's you connect to 4 Bluetooth devices is so underrated! This is only available on the Moto version not the Android one.
If you are considering any of these, throw mi a1 into your list.
not available in US - probably why he or any NA youtuber doesn't mention that phone
by far the best reviewer on youtube. btw i dont get why you dont have more subscribers... you definitely deserve it.
Honor 7x👌
Ayon Barua yo! Should i buy 7x for real
Is it stupid that I still want that phone when I have the 5T?
Maybe it's just my nature. I always long for new stuff.
LightFuse Kinda a downgrade
You may only want it for a few days, then you gonna put it aside and won't use it. It's nothing like the 5T (or any phone with an AMOLED screen and fast charge)
Ayon Barua got the honor8 and its the worst shlt ive ever used
For all of those worried about the Sprint / T-Mobile merge, get the Moto X4 on project Fi. It's on sale for 250 dlls on project Fi activation which is cheaper than expected
EDIT: Project Fi services are cheaper than expected. 20 dlls a month + 10 dlls perg GB of data
Mr. Mobile how come you didn't included the LG G6 since the price drop to $400 or the A5 2017 but great video
Germol London Desperately waiting for the A5 2018 myself
A5 2017 is garbage.
Bored Guy a5 2017 is a very good phone
Bendover production There's nothing that makes the A5 special aside from the Sammy branding.
Bored Guy water-resistant, a good AMOLED display s6 processor, good enough camera SD card slot type c charger
Two videos from MrMobile within 24 hours, this must be fairyland. 😍👍
Why didn't you add galaxy A5 2017?Compared to these phone the A5 has a better amoled display ,fast charging ,good performance,great battery life and waterpoof IP68
Fast Tech X4 have turbo charging for 15 minutes charging you cam hae your phone alive 6 more hours
Thanks for the great review. Out of curiosity, did you happen to have any issues connecting the Moto X4 to wifi... particularly to a mesh router system?
I'm so exited for Nokia 6 (the new one)
Rahul Sundaresan have Nokia 8 and I love it!
Thank you mentioning the Moto G5 Plus I have the 4GB/64GB version, and I've loved everything about it except the finger print reader sometimes fails to read my thumbs if they get too warm, or too cold say after my morning shower, or swim at my neighbors indoor pool, and the mic does not always pick up my voice right away for the Google Assistant, so I hope we get the Oreo update sooner rather then later. :-)
I found the Honor 9 for 300$ is it worth it .
eyad ayman great price
Don't know about the US but here in Germany the price of the HTC U Ultra has dropped to around 280€ish, so basically Honor 7X price range but has way, way more to offer for the price. For the 750€ that it cost in the beginning, it was hard to justify the purchase of that phone but at this price range now, it's probably the best bang for your buck.
Nokia 6 2018 . waiting to be released
Vrzgr Sgu it has been released
Vrzgr Sgu bro get cheaper and beter
I've been using my Essential PH1 since December 6 and since purchased the updates have been coming so fast I lost count. For $500 this phone is blazing saddles amazingly fast beautiful beast.
Get oneplus 5t in my opinion it's the best, even though i use a note 8
The Honor 7x also has a business card scanner which allows you to scan a business card's information directly into your phone book
all of them have too many compromises. i would recommend mi note 3, one of the best camera, snapdragon 660, 6 gb of ram, 64 gb storage and only 350 usd. but of course you american love your Motorola huawei htc
Wiradi Martin Motorola is owned by Lenovo (Chinese)
Huawei is Chinese
HTC is from Taiwan
It's not 350 once you import it, not to mention the issues with connectivity I'm the us and Europe
Is mi note 3 better or oneplus 3t?
Hmm if you're a student, OnePlus has a 10% off student discount. That makes the 5T $450 and their prices INCLUDE tax, at least in the U.S. Considering that the Moto X4 is $400 plus tax, it will get very close to the price of the 5T. Just a thought for any applicable students thinking of getting the Moto X4
Moto X4 looks snazzy. Too bad Moto software support is eh
The Android One edition might fix this, as Google controls the updates instead of Motorola. You just lose out on Alexa, Moto Key, One-button navigation, and the 4 bluetooth Audio thing.
Cameron Cross Yea but the android one version is limited to project fi.
Uh no, you can only BUY it from Fi, but it will work on all four major networks
yea but outside the us you cant buy it so basically we are limited to the vanilla x4
If you're outside the US why don't you get the Xiaomi Mi A1 instead? It has way better specs for cheaper, and has Android One, and we can't get it in the US. So like, essentially you already have a better option
Michael, the Honor 7X looks the sharpest because it's actually oversharpened. Take a closer look at your backgrounds and you can see that they are way too dark and rough.
Instead of a midrange, just buy an older flagship.
I just bought LG V20 for $300 last holiday and I'm sure it's way better than any of those 3 midrange phones featured in this video.
Also, I think old flagships vs midranges sounds like a good topic for a future video.
Roldan dela Guardia or the Galaxy S7 edge
It all depends on if those older flagship phones will still be getting software updates, as a newer midrange phone is more likely to to get them from my experience.
Commodorefan64 because having nougat or oreo is bad for the next 2-3 years ? If it bothers you,you can always root and get any OS version you like
cautare pvp Most people either don't want too bother with Rooting, or are not technically minded enough to know about rooting a phone, or how to root their phone, and experiment with different ROMS. I'm going from the prospective of the average person, which again gets lost here by a lot of people because they think because they know all about this, and that tech wise, so everyone else should too!!! Nope I've worked retail many times over the years, and you would be surprised the dumb shit people ask when asking what's the best cell for me like does it make phone calls, or is the camera going to make me look fabulous(dead serious questions I've gotten among many other stupid ones). Those people have no business of even thinking about rooting an Android phone. So yes my statement is valid. Also if you want to go from a technical users stand point of not rooting a phone is because a lot of phones don't have the custom ROMS at all, or ones that fully work bug free/glitch free.
Which one should i buy? Asus Zenfone 4 Max or Honor 7x? I think both are in the price range of 200 dollars
2 vids in 1 day??
WAT!
You could also buy some 2-3 year old flagships. I got a Note 5 $250 certified refurbished, with the Nougat updates and with some tweaks runs buttery smooth and the battery lasts. I'm a minimalist when it comes to apps, though.
I just bought the Moto z!!
Me too,i just bought moto z2 play yesterday 😂
They still have audio whitenoise issues in the loudspeaker like in the original Z play?
Whenever audio is being played, background distortion is noticeable, which lasts a few seconds after the audio stops.
Qu¡noa_K¡ng•• nope, i have no issue at all with the speaker. My only complain with the speaker is the volume is not that loud.
Kenny Rifky Shadik I think it has to do with the design that the loudspeaker is 2-in-1 (earpiece as well), versus separate like in X-Play, which sounds awesome (but earpiece is low volume).
I just ordered a 7X, it's more than good enough for a backup for my G6,and that price is right. As always, great review 😊
Where is HTC U Ultra? its only about $289 USD at moment.
Runcorn Physio u ultra is trash
You talk so calmly, I love your review style...
Moto X4 is the best. Motorola all the way
Great video Michael, number of good midrange phone options. I am on Verizon and I must say they are too restrictive in what phones work on their network. I have decided that when I can get the Mate 10 Pro if its not on Verizon I will switch to ATT. Don't know what their deal is but Verizon needs to offer more than Apple, Samsung and Google phones.
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Android One Program) is one of the best if not the best cheap mid range smarphone.
I love your videos and they just got more better with these new transitions.
How do these compare to last-year flagships like the Galaxy S7, which can be found around ~$250 these days?
Better buy a last gen flagship than a mid-ranger s7 is way better than any of these phones only oneplus5t can compete with it
If bought at new, the s7 will out perform these mid rangers, but as it is nearing two years old... If you buy one used, expect the battery life to suffer.
Just wait when then S9 comes out and get yourself an S8.
Do you think i should buy any of these mid rangers or oneplus 3t.
Moto Z2 Play Vs X4, which one is the best pick up if u could get them for the same price?
The LG g6 is $500 in T-Mobile, isnt this a good flagship for a midrange price?
It's an amazing phone. Been using it for 6 months, no major complaints.
Cheaper than that unlocked, around $400 or so. Easily beats anything here...but I think the real deal here is the 7X. At half the price of the G6(which I own, btw), it's a great deal for what you get.
Got mine for £320 - lovely stuff
Another great video your sense of humour is priceless! Looking forward to all the amazing tech posts on instagram this week. Have a great one.
You haven't seen the Xiaomi MI A1
Alibaba.com can export it anywhere in the world.
True but hell of a phone. It's almost a pixel. Already on Oreo.
The only xiaomi phone worth checking out
Shayan Ahmed Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 5, Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Redmi 4A, Redmi 5A...
Excellent review, and thank you for this! I can not believe you do not have easily over a million subs yet!
Where are the Asus phones?? They are great phones 🙂
Hans Christian Thuv i agree with you there. I got the asus zenfone AR recently and love it =)
I have always been a huge Motorola fan. The Moto X Pure was a flagship killer at around $400.
Huawei mate 10 lite?
I have a many phones, and one of them is the Honor 7X I really like it. Battery life is phenomenal and I won’t give it up ever.
I will get one of these baby's at the end of the year
Daniel P Price drops, and software updates are some of the reason people wait, plus it's January, and some people are still feeling the hit from Christmas shopping lol!
Actually I am using the honor 7x and till now the performance has been smooth. Haven't noticed any crash or stop in apps after heavy usage
You all will be amazed when Xiaomi enters US
mohit yadav most properly they hate user interface
manohar reddy what can you hate about 100% stock Android Oreo?
0M9H4X are you dumb? Xiaomi uses miui software... the xiaomi mi a1 is the only stock android phone released by xiaomi because of a partnership with google
ApexRL and? That's why you get the Mi A1. Or any of the other ones + Microsoft launcher, because MIUI is actually very light so adding a launcher on top is no problem
They actually sorta are in the US already.
They're selling accessories for now though
Should I wait for g6 plus and x5 or buy the x4?I'm using honor 7x but I am not enjoying emui at all..
What about honor 9?
Kristian Romu I thought it was the mate 10 lite?
Reflex Sama That's 2 completely different phones lol
That's a steal for $200 despite the shortcomings, nice vid as always!
Oneplus5t
Arjun Kumar its not even cheap
>$400
500$ is not midrange. 400 max
Arjun Kumar Not only it’s 500$, it is also almost impossible to get in half of Europe. And if you can finally find it somewhere, it’s at least 100$ more expensive, often even more.
TheIrisCZ I think for 6G ram and 64g storage you pay 500 euros
Always like your informative and honest reviews. I still need to know where I can get a black Mr. Mobile coffee mug. Will you tell me?
HTC Died⚰
TechTubeLearning HTC U 12 laughs at your comment.
For me the most important things for a smart phone is a great camera and software / security updates as soon as they're available which basically leaves me with Google pixels and iPhones to choose from.
Fishkeeper63 A1 too..
Another great video! You're looking a little tired though. And it's CES week...hope you don't get the dreaded CES plague haha. Keep up the good work!
dear michael , i am ur follower since you were in pocketnow, just want to say one thing. normally all of you top youtubers ignore budget and mid range phones all the year which in result grab us to some other channels normally indian channels which review these phones regularly. so kindly in 2018 consider budget phones for your review as most of us cannot afford high end phones and we wait for the best budget phone all the year.....and we want the review from you, as you are different from others.... regards.
Mike, loved the video as always ! Needed to know which one of these ages the best ? Yeah for this price range not a lot can be expected , but as a consumer looking for value for money , which among the phones released in 2017 have aged the best so far (granted the pixel and iPhone have been out only for less than 6 months and theS8 has been out for almost a year ...) maybe an update in the first quarter of 2018 to let us know which phone to buy if the investment is on a long term basis ?
Another splendid review and by the way mr.mobile a shoot out for the best rugged smartphone would be nice though.
Oooooh Michael!!! Here comes a new challenger!
Nokia 6.1!!
Also, is there a chance of an Essential PH-1 re-revisit? (There's speculation the Android O update has helped the phone a lot)
I was asked yesterday which phone to buy for under 400. After a quick price check online I recommended the LG G6. I am sure it will beat all the phones in this video. :)
The top 3 have changed a little (ALL my opinion) and are now the Zenfone 5, Nokia 7 Plus and Honor V10 in no particular order. All 3 are around the 350 mark and all 3 have very good specs.
Nicely done Mr. Fisher, maybe a few more Verizon options will be good. But I like the form factor of the Honor,
Happy new year to all the Techfreaks here ☺️
Michael Always enjoy and definitely look forward to seeing more.Thanks so much for sharing.Get some rest.You have to be one of the hardest Working on TH-cam and definitely bring it.Thanks so much for sharing Deb ✌👍
I got the Moto G6 because of the unlockable bootloader and the obscene amount of bands it supports. There are only a few phones that even come close to LTE/CDMA band support.
I'm using it on Sprint with the 15$ unlimited everything plan. (Unlimited Kickstart)
Best phone for $235 in my opinion.
Xiaomi mi a1 is a solid budget smartphone. You should do a review on the device. Its cheap but built really well with some solid features and stock Android.